(File photo/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Murder case

Ledoux homicide case proceeds to sentencing

Apr 6, 2020 | 5:00 PM

Two men charged in connection to a 2017 homicide case in Prince Albert, have each received three-year prison sentences after entering guilty pleas.

Borden Umpherville, 37, and William Chaboyer, 24, appeared via video Monday morning at Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench, and pleaded guilty to charges of assault, and participation in a criminal organization. Chaboyer also pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm at the victim.

On August 16, 2017, the remains of 25-year-old Duane Brett Ledoux were found at a residence in the 800 block of 17th St. W. The attack was gang-related according to evidence heard in court.

A photo taken at the time of the incident. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

In addition to their respective sentences, both Umpherville and Chaboyer must submit a DNA sample and have lifetime bans from owning or possessing a firearm. With credit for time spent in remand, Umpherville has 71 days remaining on his sentence, while Chaboyer has 79 days left.

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A third person charged in connection to the case, Marrissa Bird, is facing a charge of first degree murder. She is scheduled to face trial June 8.

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